environmental service News
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Environmental Insurance a Hot Topic at the Indoor Air Expo
On March 5th, thousands of indoor air quality (IAQ) professionals and air conditioning contractors from across the globe will converge in Las Vegas, Nevada for the 2012 Indoor Air Expo. For the fourth year in a row, the exposition halls will be shared with members of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) who are celebrating their 44th annual meeting and the Indoor Air Quality ...
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Leading Provider of Environmental Insurance Services to Exhibit at the 2011 Contractor Conference
Legends Environmental Insurance Services, one of the nation’s leading providers of insurance programs for environmental and restoration professionals, will be exhibiting at the 2011 Crawford Contractor Connection Conference in San Diego, California. The event takes place May 16th thru the 20th and will be at the San Diego Convention Center. According to the conference website, ...
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Pennsylvania Mold Testing Firm Provides Solutions to Landlords, Property Managers & Tennant’s when Disputing Carpet Stains
Property managers and landlords are often faced with a host of tasks that need to be done to prepare a rental unit for new tenants. Typically a security deposit has been left by the previous renters to cover any damage that is above and beyond normal wear. One item that almost always needs attention is the carpeting. When normal carpet wear occurs it can usually be professionally cleaned for ...
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Northeast Flooding Will Cause Mold Problems For Many
The Northeast will not only be facing flooding caused by hurricane Irene, but also potential mold problems. The Northeast already had flash flooding a little over a week ago that brought rising water tables to many areas. The floods from hurricane Irene will only cause more wet, musty and flooded basements throughout the northeast. "Mold will begin to grow in as little as 24-48 hours after the ...
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IAQ Professionals Help Prevent Deadly Aspergillosis Infections
Aspergillus is a genus of fungi consisting of hundreds of species. It is found in various climates worldwide and is common in the environment. It can be found in soils, on plants and in decaying plant matter. It is also found in household dust, building materials, and even in spices and some food items. This fungus is also commonly present in indoor environments that have suffered water ...
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Pennsylvania Mold Testing Firm Provides Tips To Prevent Mold Growth From Hurricane Irene and Flooding
Hurricane Irene is expected to create problems along many states of the east coast from North Carolina to Maine. Many property owners may return to flood damaged properties that can harbor environmental issues such as raw sewage, bacterial, asbestos, chemical and other environmental contaminations. Once the waters recede, they will also face mold growth and ...
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New Jersey Shore Residents May Find Unwanted Mold Guests When Opening Summer Vacation Homes
New Jersey has had a considerably wet season for the end of 2009 and the beginning of 2010. The large amount of snow, heavy rains and frozen water pipes that have bursted will likely have caused water damage to properties along the NJ shore and throughout the tri-state area in general. In addition, shore properties with water damage that have been closed for several months could really cause ...
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EIA Fall Technical Seminar Sponsored by Legends Environmental Insurance
On October 21st, environmental professionals from across the country will converge in San Diego for the Fifth Annual 2011 EIA Fall Technical Seminar. The event is taking place at the San Diego Hard Rock Hotel. The Environmental Information Association, with its beginnings as the National Asbestos Council, has spent over 25 years at the forefront of providing the environmental industry with ...
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Environmental Professionals Help Texas Residents Rebuild Following Historic Wildfires
Wildfires continue across parts of drought stricken Texas as the area experiences over 300 days of destruction due to fires. One of the most recent devastating fires has taken place near Austin, destroying approximately 1,400 homes in the area. Over 5,000 people were evacuated from the area and several deaths have been reported. As fire fighters get these fires under control across the state, ...
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Asbestos Removal Company Charged with Insurance Fraud
Last month, the WaukeshaPatch reported that the owner of a Waukesha, Wisconsin asbestos removal company was charged with forged insurance papers. The man is accused of using the forged paperwork to show potential clients that his company had insurance coverage to handle asbestos removal services. The company’s owner has been charged in Waukesha County Circuit Court with several counts ...
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Asbestos and Lead Concerns Plague Hurricane Irene Victims
WNCT, a CBS affiliate in Greenville, North Carolina, broadcast a story earlier this month about a woman trying to rebuild her life following Hurricane Irene. The woman experienced extensive storm damage to her home, but when rebuilding efforts got underway the whole process came to a sudden halt. The home, built in 1926, was found to be filled with both asbestos and lead. The woman then ...
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Online Videos Sell Environmental Products & Services
Online videos are one of the fastest growing trends in marketing environmental products and services. Consumers want quick and easy access to information and well made videos provide just that. Since video can combine images, motion, music, voice, and even text, it provides for highly engaging content. When visitors to a website are engaged they stick around longer. The good news is ...
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Toxic PBDEs Found in Offices According to New Research
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are flame-retardant chemicals that are added to plastics and foam products to make them difficult to burn. PBDEs exist as mixtures of similar chemicals called congeners. Because they are mixed into plastics and foams rather than bound to them, PBDEs can leave the products that contain them and enter the environment. There are different kinds of PBDEs; ...
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Environmental Marketing Experts Champion Prominent Chicago Area Consulting Firm
Cochrane & Associates teams up with EC2, Inc., one of the Midwest’s most well-known environmental consulting and inspection services providers. EC2, Inc. (ec2), a leading provider of environmental services for property owners and building occupants, has announced that they have retained the marketing services of Cochrane & Associates, LLC. The specialized marketing and public relations firm ...
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Apex Management and Tailwind Capital Complete Acquisition of Apex Companies
Rockville, MD, December 10, 2010 – Apex Companies, LLC (“Apex”), a leading national water resources and environmental services firm announced today that it has been acquired, in partnership with management, by Tailwind Capital (“Tailwind”). Tailwind Capital is a private equity firm focused on investing in growth-oriented middle market companies. Apex’s future ...
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Puerto Rico’s Leading Environmental Consultants Launch New Website
This month, Zimmetry Environmental proudly announced the launch of their new website. Zimmetry.com has a fresh new look and is filled with important information to guide people in need of a wide range of environmental services. The professionals at Zimmetry provide sick building, environmental compliance, indoor air quality, asbestos, lead-based paint, Phase I ESAs, LEED certification and ...
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Businesses in Puerto Rico Take Action during National Preparedness Month to Make Emergency Contingency Plans
In 2004, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designated September as National Preparedness Month. The event encourages citizens across the United States to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, businesses, schools and communities. Emergency preparedness requires attention to not just specific types of hazards, but also to steps that increase preparedness for any ...
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Environmental Professionals at the Forefront in Rebuilding after Hurricane Irene
Just a week after Hurricane Irene caused extensive damage to property and loss of life, initial estimates of the property damage range from $7 to $10 billion. Homes, businesses and institutions all suffered heavy damage due to strong winds, rain, flooding and tidal surges. People in many of these areas are now in the process of rebuilding and dealing with property insurance providers. At ...
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Toxic Mold at the Center of a $64 Million Lawsuit
Last week the New York Post reported that a husband and wife have filed a $64 million suit accusing their former landlord of using toxic mold to force them out of their rental property. The property, located in TriBeCa, New York, had suffered heavy water damage in 2008. The property was purchased by a firm in 2006 who according to court filings had tried to buy out the couple’s lease. ...
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Zimmetry Environmental Continues Strategic Growth Initiative
For over a decade, when indoor environmental issues occur, companies and agencies across the Caribbean and Central America have turned to Zimmetry Environmental for solutions. The environmental and indoor air quality (IAQ) experts at Zimmetry provide a wide range of services that can identify issues, determine their cause and provide a course of action to quickly resolve a problem. The ...
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